Sustainability

Building on the AI Indicator: Piloting a Practical Framework for Middle Schools

by Dr Megel Barker A few days ago, I shared my reflections in The International Educator on the growing tension around generative AI in schools. That article, Promoting Responsible Generative AI Use in Schools, was born from real conversations in my school—conversations filled with frustration, uncertainty, and good intentions. Teachers flagged student work that felt too advanced. Parents defended […]

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The Role of Leaders in Schools Supporting Sustainable Student Action

by Julia Campbell-Ratcliffe Empowering students to run their own projects, and serving their communities is a key element in (international) education. As leaders, we encourage our students to take action, to bring their learning to life in the real world. These initiatives teach them skills that reach far beyond the curriculum and their time at

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The Value of Articulating School Values

by Daniel Reynolds Schools are typically mission-driven, which is undeniably important. However, in my experience, it is the school’s values that play a more pivotal role in creating, building, and sustaining a positive school culture. When I arrived at Tokyo International School (TIS), we had a strong mission and vision but lacked a set of

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Looking Back, Looking Forward: The Benefit of a ‘Joined-Up’ Approach to Professional Development

By Chris Nash –  Principal at Beijing Changping Xinxuedao International School, Beijing.  The end of term is a busy time with all sorts of social activities or extracurricular events that can easily take up all of your leadership and management attention. However, it is critical before the end of term that you have at least the

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